Defense
Negotiators sign off on war supplemental compromise
House Democratic leaders expect the full House to take up the conference report next week.
Defense
Panel agrees not to shift Geological Survey work to DHS office
Lawmakers want to curtail or stop the operations of the National Applications Office, a Homeland Security unit.
Defense
Change in Army relocation plans draws fire from appropriators
Lawmakers want the service to compensate Georgia communities for improvements made in anticipation of an influx in troops.
Defense
Senator voices concern over proposed weapons program cuts
Key appropriator says lack of funding could hurt ability to deter enemies.
Defense
House panel extends E-Verify, spends less on earmarks
Appropriators provide Homeland Security about $42.6 billion in discretionary spending for next fiscal year, about 1 percent less than the administration's request.
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From Nextgov.com: Plan is unclear on coordination of new counternarcotics technologies
Southwest border strategy offers few details about overlap with existing homeland security programs.
Defense
Spending allocations show boosts for Defense, Transportation
House proposal includes $1.086 trillion in discretionary spending, about $74 billion more than the $1.012 trillion sought for fiscal 2009.
Defense
Lawmaker wants cap on littoral ship costs enforced
Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., has long been frustrated with cost increases in the Navy program.
Defense
House approves provision letting TSA employees wear protective gear
Union says managers were preventing airport screeners from taking adequate precautions during the swine flu scare.
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Lawmakers seek to cut funding for satellite office
National Applications Office was designed to coordinate military and intelligence satellites for domestic operations.
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Democrats delay conference on supplemental
Liberal Democrats say they would oppose the bill if it includes a provision allowing Defense to withhold prisoner photographs.
Defense
Senate panel plans June markup of Defense authorization bill
Goal is to send the measure to the floor before the August recess.
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Subcommittee approves bill easing PTSD compensation for vets
Veterans would need to prove they developed stress disorder while in a war zone, but would not need to demonstrate that it occurred during enemy combat.
Defense
Former Defense leaders call for simpler acquisition system
Proposed reforms include issuing more multiyear contracts and eliminating burdensome regulations.
Defense
Air Force need for F-35s is under review
Whether the service ultimately buys more or fewer fighters than planned depends on Quadrennial Defense Review.
Defense
Energy secretary is surprised by nuclear disclosure
Steven Chu learned from media reports about the disclosure of confidential documents showing the whereabouts of stockpiles of nuclear weapons and fuel.
Defense
Scramble begins for top GOP post on Armed Services Committee
At least three lawmakers have expressed interest in the ranking member spot Rep. John McHugh will vacate if he is confirmed as the Army secretary.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Air Force uses jets for long-range communications on battlefields
New system will provide almost round-the-clock radio communications over a battlefield from an altitude of 40,000 feet.
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Supplemental likely to have $3.1 billion for planes
Negotiators are set to agree to the funding, which was included in the House-passed version of the bill but not in the Senate one.
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